If you do not want to match your Istanbul trip in 2020 with public holidays, check this list carefully.
Public Holidays in 2020
| National Sovereignty and Children's Day | Thu, Apr 23, 2020 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1, 2020 |
| Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day | Tue, May 19, 2020 |
| Eid al-Fitr | May 24 – 26, 2020 |
| Democracy and National Unity Day | Wed, Jul 15, 2020 |
| Eid al-Adha | Jul 31 – Aug 3, 2020 |
| Victory Day | Sun, Aug 30, 2020 |
| Republic Day of Turkey | Thu, Oct 29, 2020 |
On public holidays, banks and government offices are closed.
